Northern Ireland
PremiershipRound 9
Ballymena United vs Portadown Prediction & Betting Tips
Ballymena Showgrounds, Ballymena
Our prediction: Draw (35%); over 2.5; Both teams to score: Yes.
Best Bet
Our #1 Pick
Double Chance
Home/Draw
70%
ConfidenceBetting Tips
Ballymena UnitedDrawPortadown
Match Result
Ballymena United
35%
Total Goals
Over 2.5
51%
Both Teams Score
Yes
61%
Double Chance
Home/Draw
70%
Odds updated hourly from bookmakers
Predictions recalculated every 2 hours
Locked 2 hours before kickoff
Expert Analysis
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Key Statistics
103Draws
7
2.1Avg Goals
35%BTTS
40%Over 2.5
18 Apr 2026Ballymena United1-2Portadown
7 Mar 2026Ballymena United1-1Portadown
13 Dec 2025Portadown1-0Ballymena United
19 Aug 2025Portadown0-2Ballymena United
26 Apr 2025Portadown2-1Ballymena United
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Our model predicts Ballymena United with 35% confidence based on current form, head-to-head record and statistical analysis.
Is the double chance 1X a good bet for Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Our double chance pick is 1X with 70% confidence — it covers two outcomes for lower risk.
How many goals will Ballymena United vs Portadown have?
We expect Over 2.5 goals (51% confidence), based on both teams scoring and defensive records.
Will both teams score in Ballymena United vs Portadown?
Both teams to score: Yes (61% confidence).
When and where is Ballymena United vs Portadown played?
Ballymena United vs Portadown takes place on 26 Sept 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds.
Additional Information
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coleraine FC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | +11 | 16 | |
| 2 |  Dungannon Swifts | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 12 | |
| 3 |  Linfield | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 12 | |
| 4 |  Cliftonville FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 9 | |
| 5 |  Carrick Rangers | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 9 | |
| 6 |  Crusaders FC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 9 | |
| 7 |  Larne | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 7 | |
| 8 |  Glentoran | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 | |
| 9 | Ballymena United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 4 | |
| 10 |  Bangor | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 1 | |
| 11 |  Limavady United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 | |
| 12 | Portadown | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 |
Detailed Form & Recent Matches
Ballymena UnitedWLLDL
10Played
2Wins
3Draws
5Losses
| Points/Game | 0.9 |
| Win % | 20% |
| Goals/Game | 3.2 |
| Scored Avg | 1.5 |
| Conceded Avg | 1.7 |
| BTTS | 70% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% |
Recent Matches
11 SeptLat Coleraine FC2-3
5 SeptDat Bangor2-2
21 AugLvs Glentoran0-2
15 AugLat Crusaders FC1-2
8 AugWat Linfield3-0
PortadownLLLLL
10Played
2Wins
2Draws
6Losses
| Points/Game | 0.8 |
| Win % | 20% |
| Goals/Game | 3.1 |
| Scored Avg | 1.1 |
| Conceded Avg | 2 |
| BTTS | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% |
Recent Matches
5 SeptLat Cliftonville FC1-3
28 AugLvs Coleraine FC0-3
22 AugLat Crusaders FC2-3
15 AugLvs Dungannon Swifts0-1
8 AugLat Carrick Rangers0-1
Head to Head History
Betting Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 20 |
| Average Goals | 2.1 |
| BTTS | 35% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 40% |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 60% |
Goals by Team
| Team | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 25 | 1.25 per game |
| Portadown | 17 | 0.85 per game |
Clean Sheets
| Team | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 8 (40%) |
| Portadown | 7 (35%) |
18 Apr 2026PremiershipBallymena United1-2Portadown
7 Mar 2026PremiershipBallymena United1-1Portadown
13 Dec 2025PremiershipPortadown1-0Ballymena United
19 Aug 2025PremiershipPortadown0-2Ballymena United
26 Apr 2025PremiershipPortadown2-1Ballymena United
22 Feb 2025PremiershipBallymena United2-0Portadown
1 Nov 2024PremiershipBallymena United0-3Portadown
28 Sept 2024PremiershipPortadown0-1Ballymena United
7 Apr 2023PremiershipPortadown1-0Ballymena United
11 Feb 2023PremiershipBallymena United0-0Portadown
10 Dec 2022PremiershipPortadown1-0Ballymena United
8 Oct 2022PremiershipBallymena United2-0Portadown
16 Apr 2022PremiershipBallymena United2-1Portadown
12 Mar 2022PremiershipPortadown1-0Ballymena United
1 Jan 2022PremiershipBallymena United4-0Portadown
16 Oct 2021PremiershipPortadown0-1Ballymena United
29 May 2021PremiershipBallymena United4-2Portadown
13 Mar 2021PremiershipBallymena United2-1Portadown
27 Feb 2021PremiershipPortadown1-2Ballymena United
5 Dec 2020PremiershipPortadown0-0Ballymena United
Ballymena United — Upcoming Predictions
Portadown — Upcoming Predictions
Premiership — Predictions
Carrick RangersVS
Cliftonville FCDC
DC X2
90%
Crusaders FCVS
Limavady UnitedDC
DC 1X
90%
GlentoranVS
BangorDC
DC 1X
95%
PortadownVS
LarneDC
DC X2
90%
Dungannon SwiftsVS
LinfieldDC
DC X2
90%
Ballymena UnitedVS
Carrick RangersDC
DC X2
90%
Crusaders FCVS
Dungannon SwiftsDC
DC X2
90%
GlentoranVS
Coleraine FCDC
DC X2
90%
LarneVS
Cliftonville FCDC
DC 1X
90%
Limavady UnitedVS
BangorDC
DC 1X
90%